Many players from the semiconductor ecosystem had taken initiatives toward the development of Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) wafers to fulfill the growing demand for cost-effective, high-performance, low power, and miniaturized electronic devices that find applications in computing and mobile, automotive, and telecom instruments. In addition, rapidly advancing technologies, such as 5G, IoT, and data centers, encourage companies… Continue reading SOITEC and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Signed Long-Term Agreement on Supply of SOI WAFERS to Meet Growing Demand in 5G, IOT, and Data Center
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National Instruments Sets up mmWAVE VST to Accelerate 5G Commercialization
In the face of stiff competition, companies are trying to outdo each other to bring 5G technology to market. Testing companies, such as Rohde & Schwarz, Keysight Technologies, Fortive, National Instruments, and VIAVI Solutions, have shifted their focus toward the Internet of Things (IoT) and commercialization of 5G testing. National Instruments has set up mmWave… Continue reading National Instruments Sets up mmWAVE VST to Accelerate 5G Commercialization
FORTSENSE, a Chinese Firm, develops world’s first In-Display Fingerprint Sensor for LCD Panels
There was a time when an in-display fingerprint sensor feature was only available in premium smartphones, but nowadays, it is also available in mid-range smartphones. Usually, this feature was provided for OLED displays as LCD panels cannot transmit light. However, in most cases, OLED display panels are installed in high-end premium smartphones and very few… Continue reading FORTSENSE, a Chinese Firm, develops world’s first In-Display Fingerprint Sensor for LCD Panels
Nintendo strengthens its position in VR market by launching low-priced headset
Nintendo, a Japanese multinational video game and consumer electronics company, is one of the largest video game companies. After the company failed to make an impact in the virtual reality (VR) industry with the launch of Virtual Boy, a 32-bit table-top video game console, in 1995, Nintendo reignited research into virtual reality and released the… Continue reading Nintendo strengthens its position in VR market by launching low-priced headset
Qualcomm launches QCS400 SoC series: An AI-enabled chipset with far-field voice capabilities for smart speakers
Far-field speech and voice recognition smart speaker products such as Amazon Echo, Amazon Tap, Apple HomePod, and Google Home witnessed a high level of adoption within 2 years of their commercialization. With recent advancements in adaptive noise cancellation (ANC) and beamforming technology, Qualcomm, on March 2019, unevils AI enabled Qualcomm QCS400 SoC series designed to… Continue reading Qualcomm launches QCS400 SoC series: An AI-enabled chipset with far-field voice capabilities for smart speakers
Metso Corporation, for meeting the growing global demand, plans to increase its engineering hubs in India by investing more than USD 112.30 million
Recently, Metso Corporation has invested more than USD 112.30 million for the development of its engineering hubs in India and internationalize production plants to fulfill the increasing global demand for industrial valves. It has invested around USD 78.61 million of the total investment for the expansion of its operations in India. Metso Corporation recently acquired… Continue reading Metso Corporation, for meeting the growing global demand, plans to increase its engineering hubs in India by investing more than USD 112.30 million
“TDK Corporation’s (Japan) subsidiary, TDK-Lambda, a leading company involved in designing and manufacturing of switching power supplies and peripherals, acquired Nextys (Switzerland)”
On January 9, 2019, TDK-Lambda (Japan) completed the acquisition of Nextys, headquartered in Switzerland. This acquisition is expected to enhance the DIN rail power supplies and accessories portfolio of TDK-Lambda. Nextys, a company involved in designing and manufacturing of DIN rail power supplies and accessories that already compliments the TDK-Lambda’s solution. With the integration of… Continue reading “TDK Corporation’s (Japan) subsidiary, TDK-Lambda, a leading company involved in designing and manufacturing of switching power supplies and peripherals, acquired Nextys (Switzerland)”
Increasing Instances of Vehicle Recalls Have Boosted Demand for TIC Services in Automotive Industry
What had initially started as a limited recall of cars in early 2013 by the key automotive manufacturers across the globe eventually became a global phenomenon until 2019. During early 2013, about 3.6 million vehicles were recalled due to the defective airbags manufactured by the Japanese Conglomerate named Takata Corporation, now Key Saftey Systems (China),… Continue reading Increasing Instances of Vehicle Recalls Have Boosted Demand for TIC Services in Automotive Industry
Airbus Exploring Quantum Computing Technology for Aerospace Industry
On January 22, 2019, Airbus launched a quantum computing challenge that will the help company explore the technology that can transform the aircraft lifecycle. The possibilities of using quantum computing will help improve the overall efficiency of the aerospace industry.
OLED, LCD (QLED), MICRO-LED: Which Display Technology Will Pave The Way For 8k Televisions And Signage Solutions?
Event: LG Display unveiled technologically advanced 8K OLED TV at CES 2019On January 8, 2019, LG Display, one of the leading providers of large OLED displays, introduced a technologically advanced OLED TV with a massive 88-inch display screen and 8K resolution. The company, to strengthen its position in the display industry, is focusing on developing… Continue reading OLED, LCD (QLED), MICRO-LED: Which Display Technology Will Pave The Way For 8k Televisions And Signage Solutions?